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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-12
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OFFICIAL DAkECTOKA.
District Judge.
CoHaAD DEBAlLLoS.
District Attorney.
Rosenr C. SnEDEs.
Clerk Of District Court,
L.srlE BRoUssAsO.
Representative.
Ropsnr. r. O'BEYAS.
Sheriff e. Tax Collector.
JOSEPH S. NuNEz.
Dn. W. y. WHITE.
Police Jury.
n. HoFFpAuIR, President.
VI. J.. ELpREDGE, 1T. BRoussApe
RoBr. Green. L. }. MORGAN.
H. H.. BARTELs J. A. liEBLANc'
Clerk of Police Jury,
LYMAN G.. LYONS.
Parish Treasurer,
ELIJAH WISE.
Town Council.
]. J. ABADlE. Mayor.
r. II. MILLS, ) NJ. DIAM
:. WISE. N. y. loos''
Constable.
GEORGE e. Lyons,
Justices Of the Peace, 3D.. ware !
+, G. I.yoNs G. LABAUvS
Surveyors,
". W. EDWARDS. E. MoNlIesi.
School Board Directors.
w. w. EDWARD. Pres'deh'
J. n. WILLIAMS. john Nus;iER.
JOHN MORGAN. NJ. G. BEoussAhv'
L. C. KIBBE, NJ. Y. LAaPaAs.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-12
How t. Build xp a Town or City,

We suggest the following Is one
Of the best and surest ways to help
your city and put on, not a tempo.
ary. bat a solid boom:
Talk about your city. Write
about it. Patronize tho merchants.
Be friendly to everybody. Elect
good men to all offices. Don't
grumble about hard times. Avoid
gossip about your neishhors. Do
your trading with your home ner-
chants. Sell all you can and buy
all you can at home. If you are
rich, invest something; employ some
iody; be a "rusttler." Remember
that every dollar invested in per.
manent Improvement is SO much on
interest. Be courteous to strangers
that comes among you, so that they
20 away with good Impressions.
Always cheer on the men who go
in Tor Improvement. Your posi-
ton Of the case will be nothing but
what is just. Don't kick at any
proposed improvements because it
is not at your own door, or for fear
your taxes will be raised so cents.
Above all things advertise your in.
Vulnerable advantages through your
home paper, and yonr city and bus.
mess must and will pospcr.-Au'
gusta Chronicle.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-12
What Truck Fla rsaaeFsS Need.

What the truck farmers of this
State want lie a LITTLE less talk
about the dignity of agriculture
and . better market for their pro.
duce. A farmer living in the low
err part Of this parish lately shipped
800 heads Of cabbage and two
barrels of turnips TO New Orleans
commission merchants, which only
netted him salts. He viii be
pleased to learn whether anyone
can find in these figures encourage
ment to follow his example. His
commission merchants are reputed
honest, but there is a wide differ
ence between sales accounts and
current quotations published. His
turnips nettcd him fifty cents 9
barrel. He sent all his vegetables
fresh and properly packed, and
they were delivered in first class
order. He ROW has the crop o.
5000 strawberry plants to dispose
of, and is anxious to see whether
its valne is subject to the sam
extraordinary depreciation tina
has affected his cabhagcs and tur
nips.-PIaquemine Protector.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-12
Look Cur Cor the Comet.

According to an ephemeris com,
ruted at the Harvard Observatory
10y Mr.. Chandler, the Southern
comet ongllt to become visible in
these latitudes within a very few
days. Taking as u basis the ele-
ments Of the great comet of 1880,
with which this one appears to be
strongly identified, both as TO
physical Appearances and behavior,
Mr.. Chandler finds periheliou to
have occurred about the middle of
January. The comet has, therefore,
passed around the sun, and is now
on its retreat out into space. AT
present it is about 100000, 900
miles from the sun, and about 49,
0OO, 900 from the earth, and is re-
ceding from both. It's brightness
is, therefore, diminishing. ard is
only about ene-ffth or so of what it
was about two weeks ago. Still
IS it was spoken OF as being Of The
first magnitude in the Southern
hemisphere, it will nc doubt be
visible to the naked eye here, and
should be looked for somewhat low
down in the southwest directly after
twilight. At Melbourne, Australia,
the tail extended upward from the
horizon about 80 degrees, while the
nucleus was below tie horizon and
invisible. There is some uncertain
ty as yet in regard to the exact
orbit of the comet, owing to its
close perihelion distance and the
difficulty in obtaining exact observa.
ton; but unless some very material
error exists in the observatioa, the
comet should become visible shortly
in the southwest after sunset and
will set later every night. About
the last Of February it will not set
until about 1880 p M. Probably
after the weather clears up the
comet may be visible.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-12
AVIS.

Ayant decide de laisscr les ami
manx 4hi Sc trouycnt actuellcment
dams ma savane ,iusqn'au Ter avril.
Je rreviens les pr%oprietaires qni YOU.
draient en- sortir de lie fairc dici au
Is .janvier, car passe cette date je ne
permettvai a personne de courir les
animaux dams ma savane. J'avise
t%ga'ement les propri6tai'es qui YOU
draient lever DIES peanx en- a que
les hetes crevent dc vouloir m'aver.
tir avian: dc les %depouiller.
J. Z. GUsYDAS.
Ter ianyier 1887.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-12

CapitoIian Advocate says: The
farmer sincerely regrets the tenden.
cy Of his sons to leave the farm
and seek employment in the towns
aud cities. and yet he has in most
cases himself to thank Cor it. The
boys leave the farm because they
find life upon it of the dullcst and
most humdrum character. 1t is the
saIne dull routine year after year,
on existence Of ljfeless materiaIism
without change and without hope
Of change.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-12
Sct.lc2uI.

I can not take this drink tonight
Too well l know its magic smell:
It would most horribly atfri ght
The nose OF hey love SO well.
0, no! | can not take this drink,
Though it would please me passing well
What would my Duxy DorT think,
II she should scent this sinful smell!
Give me instead g mug Of beer;
Or. staY-In risk a glass OF vine
1t may, perhaps. the cobwehs clear
From, out this added pase OF mine.
Unjust not take another dram
Until the uuptial knot is tied:
But when / end this game of sham,
ieu better bet I'll soak my hide!
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-12
What is Home without u Mother?

What il Home without u Mother?
And vet how many OF us have
unhealthy mothers, wives. sisters and
daughters. If they would only use
Creole Female Tonic all the Ills to
Which womankind arc heirs would
vanish like mist beneath a MONDAY
sun. This inestimable remedy is an
infallible cure for weakness, nery-
ousness, monthly irregularities. pain
full menstruation and all female COM
plants. For sale Ivy N. G Young,
Druggist. Abheville. La.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-12
WORKING GLASSES A A''ss'':'

prepared to furnish all classes WI'n t;,ne.
pploy,nent AZ home, the whole OF the I nar'
or Tor their sare moments. Business tNer
iight and profitable. Persona q 81 per
sex easily earn from 50 q 70 2, "a. X.rof.
evening. and a proportional sum py Boz
; :us q" siris earn nearly as much e m 81.
THAT ali who see this may. send sne male I,
dresses. and test the business. w ~ n osts.
This offer. To such az arc not Teu ~ ia
fed we VIII send one dollar to paT W md
trouble Of writing. Full partie,ss.snS
outfit free. Address GEORGE s1's
Co, Portland. Maine
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-12

One Of the newest things in New
York is stenogropher and type
writer who pays rent for a place in
the reading-rooms and does work
for the patrons Of the hotels. The
merchant from altar can dictate his
letters just is he does at home for
a small fee. Tho idea is proYios tc
lie quite nonr!.r.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-12
a EsXaRHE1 Send six GEMS Tor
postage, aud receive
free IL costly box Of
ayoods which will

nelp you to more money right away
than anything else in this world. All
of either sex, succeed from first hour.
The broad road to fortune opens be-
fore the workers. absolutely sure. At
once address, TnuE Il Co.. Augusta.
Maine.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-12
4nAA A n n! PRESENTS CIV
GkH EN AWAY. Send
ATsH US 5 cents post
VAVVAWUVage, and by mail

you Will yet free a package OF
goods of large value. that will start
you in work that will at ONCE bring you
in money faster than anything else in
America All abou. 100000 in pres
ents with each box. Agents wanted
everywhere, of either sex, of all ages.
for all the time, or spare time only. to
work for us at their own homes. For
tunes for all workers absolutely ASSURED
Don't delay H. HALLErr 4 60,
Portland, Maize.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-11-04
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad

The following Is the time of trains stopping
at Shenandoah Junction:
EAsr-BoUNn.
No. S.-Chicago and Pittsburg express, 81. %.
m.
No. li6.-Way Freight. passenger car attach.
ed, go "a. IN.
No. 6B.-Baltimorc and Piedmont accommu
dation, 1850 n. m.
No. Past Express for Washington ana bal.
timoTe stops on signal, ll.3bg m.
No. SS-Martiushurg accommodation and
Wnshngt n and Baltimore Express
d.2i y. IN.
wEST-BOUNn.
No. Accommodation us a., m,
No, bi.-BaltimOTc and Piedmont 0ccommu-
dalton. H. a. m.
No. lij.-WHy Freight. passenger car attach
ed 2.52 y. m.
No. l.--CinciunHti aud ~. Louis limited "a.
press, az 4. m.
No. 7.-Pittshurg Express, 1913 y. m.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-11-04

sRun daily. All others daily except Sunda,
Timetables giving time OF local aud branch
trains can be had on application to =. y. l..
K. Agent AT Shcpherdstown.
J. r. BOYD, superintendent.
H. A RIDDLE. Gen I Pass. Agent.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-11-04
DON'T

let that cold of yours run on. You
think it is D light thing. But it may
run into catarrh. Or into pneumonia.
Or consumption.
Catarrh is disgusting. Pneumonia is
dangerous. Consumption is death it
self.
The breathing apparatus must be
kept healthy and clear of all obstruc-
lions and offensive matter. Otherwise
there is trouble ahead.
All the diseases of these parts, head,
nose, throat, bronchial tubes and lungs,
can be delightfully."- and carefully cured
by the use of Boschee's German Syrup.
If you don't know this already, thou
sands of people can tell you. They have
been cured by it, and ''know how it is,
themselves" Bottle only 70 cents. Ask
any druggist.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-11-04
Fall Goods
LARGE STOCK
AT
w. P.LICKLiDER'S

Call now and get your choice
of the New Goods that have
Just arrived, and will be sold
at prices to suit the times. We
keep fine and large assort-
r1ent of Groceries and Provis-
ions, A larger stock Of Boots
and Shoes than ever before,
and we will give you bargains
in this line. Save your money
and come and see. We have
an immense stock Of China,
Glass and Queensware Of best
and cheapest goods. Notions
we carry in stock. Hardware
we have. Baskets, Wooden
ware, Tar Rope q grades).
Bedington Flour, in sacks or
barrel. Sweet Potatoes and
Bologna all the time fresh.
Crackers, Cakes and fine line
Of Tobacco ami Cigars. Call
am see US and we will save
you money and do our best
for you. Butter, Eggs and
Potatoes wanted.
Yours, truly,
W. p. LiCKLIDER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-11-04
Western Maryland Railroad.

Trains leave and arrive az Hngcrstowu ~
follows on and after sunday, June 10, Isl;
DEPARTURES.
For Baltimore, at go and 500 n. M, w. "
Depot ll.ij. y. m. C.. V. Depot.) 2.3O =. IA. ".
VI. Depot. arriving at 9.S and l.iO a. m. nud
90 and go =. m.
"a. m.
For Shippensburg, VI 80 and ll.Oj a. m, '.n1
y. M. arriving so n. m. and LILO and nOi pm.
For Williamsport at 300 "a. m, 1915, 3D. and
500 y, m.
ARRIVALS.
From Baltimore. NJ 7.l5 "A. m. 1915, so and
500 y. m.
From Shippensburg, al 500 a. m, 2Jo ami
800 p. m. .
2.3O and iOO y. m.
J. VI. HOOD, General Manager.
Is. II. GRIsWOLU. GCul Ticket Agent
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-11-04
Bucklen's Arnica Salye.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chiiblains. Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tons, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price % cents per box. For sale by DR..
J. G.. Gibson.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-11-04

Caller (to Mrs. Wabash. Of Chica-
go)-"Were You at the dinner party
given by Mrs. Breezy last week.
Mrs. Wabash-"Yes."
Caller-"It was success, of course?
Her dinners always are"
Mrs. Wabash--"Ye-es. Every
thing was very nice, but there were
only nine kinds of pie. Mrs. Breezy
explained that the baker had disap-
pointed her."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-11-04

This is one more proof Of what farm
ers can do in a good cause if they will
but organize and act together. Yer
mont is small State, one OF the
smallest in the Union, but a small
proportion Of her farmers are members
of the Grange-about 1000 in all
and vet this compact, determined lit
tie band has brought the greatest cor
poration in the State to its knees
under the wise and just provisions Of
the Interstate Commerce law, secur-
ed after years ofefort by the National
Grange, and farmers organized under
its banner in all parts Of the United
States. If one small State can do 50
we'll through the Grange organization,
what vast results for their good could
be accomplished by the great agricul-
tural States in other portions OF our
county if farmers generally would see
their interests and unite i'll the Grange
tor their mutual protection and adj
vancement.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-11-04

The Vermont State Grange has ac-
quired great victory. x ! In
its decisions announced last week, the
Interstate Commission disposes Of the
case as presented by the State Grange.
The Commission says the defendants
concerned in Interstate traffic be-
tween Boston and st. Adams, and be-
tween Boston and Ogdensburg, must
wholly cease and desist from charging
or receiving in respect to any part OF
such traffic a greater compensation for
transportation Of like kind Of prop
ertv for a shorter than for longer
line in the same direction, the shorter
being included in the longer distance.
There is no way by which the Central
Vermont can avoid complying with
this decree. 1t can't keep its present
local rate by increasing its through
tariff, for that would be to sacrifice It's
through business. Therefore, its local
tariff must be reduced SO per cent. to
be on par with through rates. This
means that 33 per cent. of the money
which has formerly been paid for
freight on produce to Boston and other
Southern New England markets will
remain in the hands of the farmers
and shippers. Such saving to Yer
mont farmers will amount to Il vast
sum in the aggregate. 1t will enhance
the value of Vermont farms, and be
a lasting benefit to her agriculture and
to all other industries. At first, deal
ers and shippers will try to reap the
benefit of the lower rates, but If farm
ers insist on higher prices correspond
ing with the reduced freight it will not
be long before they get the whole ben.
eft of the reduction.
Such results as this bring the beneti-
cenee of the Interstate Commerce law
home to our people more forcibly than
could be done in any other way. 1t
is quite fitting that this should have
been accomplished by the Grange, for
it was the National Grange which in
augurated the demand for Congress
sional supervision ofinter-state railway
commerce, and persisted in ii until 1t
was accomplished.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-11-04
Patrons OF HUsBANDRy.
MORTIMER WHITEHEAD.

Another complete victory OF organ
lied farmers in the Grange has been
achieved by the Patrons of Husband
nv of Vermont. The Interstate
Commerce Commission has decided in
favor of the State Grange in its case
against the Central Railroad of Yer
mont, for its violation of the fourth
section of the law in charging more
for short than long haul. Farm
products were being carried from
Canada and other distant points to the
Boston and other eastern markets
over this road and right through the
State for less freight than that charged
farmers for the same service over a
shorter distance. The decision is Il
righteous one and will be of vast ben
eft to the farmers and other shippers
of the State. The Commission has
ordered an immediate reduction of
local rates to at least the through
charges. The railroad cannot raise It's
through charges without losing that
business, hence reduction is made Of
about SO per cent. on local rates, or
one dollar saved out of every three
heretofore.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-11-04

PROVIDE SUFFICIENT WATER
TRoUGHs.- In arranging for the water
supply for the stock, suficiency Of
water troughs should be provided, and
rs many as will give ample opportu-
mites for all the cows to drink with
out moleStation from the master cows
of the herd. Four troughs are not
too many for twelve or fifteen cows,
and these should be scattered widely
apart, or so protected that one i'll
natured animal may not keep guard
over them all. An excellent arrange
ment is to have an OctagOnal frame
with a trough on each side, or one
trough all around it, so that every
COW may have a chance to get to the
water.
The waste from the troughs should
be carried off to avoid ice around them
in winter; and some provision should
be made to empty the troughs to pre-
vent the accumulation of ice at that
season. Where it is practicable, a
constant flow of water in the troughs
in the summer is desirable, and for
this purpose, where there is running
stream, a water ram may be used, or
a windmill with reservoir of suffi-
cient capacity to supply all the re-
quirements, both of the cattle and the
dairy work.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-11-04

CLARET JELLY.-SOak an ounce of
gelatine in half a pint of cold water,
then boil it until it is dissolved, add a
a quart of fine claret, pint of cur
rant jelly, three-quarters of a T und
of sugar, and stir it over brisk fire
until all is dissolved. Beat the whites
of three eggs, stir them briskly into
the jelly; continue the boiling for two
minutes, then pass it through the bag.
1t should be perfectly clear, of the
richest ruby color. The pretty red
rose sugar, a delicious addition to the
dessert, is made of sixteen parts of
white sugar with one part of powdered
rose leaves, few drops Of ottar Of
rose added, and cochineal for the tint.
SALNlAGUNDI.-Cut into neat strips
three cold boiled potatoes, one carrot,
one large beet, one-half of a small eau
liflower-all boiled and cold Pile in
attractive order on a fiat dish chop
a cucumber pickle fine and stew over
the pile, and cover with raw tomatoes,
pared and sliced; surround with crisp
lettuce leaves as an outer bordering
and pour mayOnnaise dressing over
all. Pass a boat of dressing with the
salad, also, toasted crackers and cheese.
The dish is far better than might be
imagined from reading the receipt.
Young Artist displaying a picture):
This painting is entitled Jonah and
the Whale ," Possible Purchaser :
"Where is JONAH" Young Artist /:
"You notice the rather distended APP
pearance of the whale midway between
the tail and neck?" Possible Purcha-
ser: Eyes" Young Artist: "That's
Jonah"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-11-04

How SHEEP PAY.-lf farmer has
plenty of patience, and is willing to
pay close attention to details in the care
of stock, he can make more money for
food consumed from sheep than from
anv other stock. But not one farmer
in ten will care to give them the at
tention they require at certain seasons
of the wear; so the few who do take
good care of flock will find good
market for mutton, and demand for
wool at some price, usually enough to
pay for wintering the flock. a farm
which is rolling in its surface seems
perfectly adapted to sheep raising,
Such land needs grass on the hill-tops
to keep it from washing, and sheep
need hill-tops and sweet, short grass.
They like 70 lie down on a hillside in
the spring, where the sun makes the
ground dry and warm, and where they
are protected from the cold sweep of
the wind.
The greatest profit in sheep is not
in mutton or wool, but in the enhanc-
ed fertility of the farm on which they
are kept. No other stock can COM
pare with sheep in this direction. This
increased value comes from two causes:
the large quantity Of solid and liquid
manure deposited on all the land, and
particularly on the highest and poor
est points in the pasture. The manure,
being fine and well-scattered, is pressed
about the roots of the grass, where it
gives the greatest possible benefit.
Another source whereby the grasses
are encouraged is the destruction of
bushes and many kinds Of weeds which
GROW where cattle and horses onl V are
pastured. Hazel-bush fares very bad
~ in the sheep pasture, and wild roses,
rag-weed, burdocks, and other weeds
are selected first, and then the sheep
look for grass. In this way sheep
pasture becomes like beautifullawn,
and every year grows better; but if
the farmer sees millions in sheep"
and over-stocks his fields, then the
grass goes with the bushes and weeds.
Then the sheep get poor. tumble down
one after another, their ambition les
sens as theirflesh goes, and the unfor-
tunatc owner, or imprudent manager,
votes sheep perfect nuisance.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-11-04

There is no way by which the
Central Vermont can avoid comply
ing with the order of the Commission.
The reduction in the local rates that
must follow will consequently be due
to the State Grange, and will make a
saving that will be worth great many
dollars to every farmer in the State.
If in return farmers not now members
of the Order do not rally to its sup
port, it will show that they are rot
awake to their own interests. 1t Is
the greatest single achievement that
has been accomplished by the Grange
in any of our Eastern States. Other
work is yet to be done. Organize,
farmers !"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-11-04
W. =. LiCkLlDER.

T AIDES ARE OFFERED plain needework
i at their own homes town or country by
a wholesale house. Profitable, genuine. Good
pay can be made. Everything furnished.
Particulars free. Address Artistic Needle
work Co., l35 Sth ST., New York City.
w DIRK FOR ALL. Permanent employ
w ment given TO energetic men and We
men everywhere. $50 week and all expenses
paid. Samples worth s. and full particulars
free. Address i. q. NlCkORH, Augusta, Me.
Don't miss this chance. Write to-day.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-11-04
Cumberland Valley Railroad.

Timetable in effect March lS, ISS7.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1887-11-30
Allender Run News.

Winter has made its appearance,
and soon the merry jingliDg of the
sleigh bells will be heard.
Homer, invalid son of Mr.. A. A.
Copeland, has been quite sick for a
few days, but is better at the present
writing.
An able sermon was delivered by
Rev. Brennan last Sunday, which was
appreciated by all who we're present
H. T. Connelly was over fiom Nc
Graw Center one day last week, smil
ing like basket of chips. By asking
q few questions we understood he had
nine aDd.a half pound girl at bis
domicile.
The we'll on the Connolly farm was
finished last Thursday, and was pro.
uounced a duster. Another will be
drilled soon.
Miss M. Copeland of Hickory flu.
isled the Allender school of two weeks,
for Miss Miles, last Friday.
. The wedding bells will soon be ring
ing, and will be sweet, do declare.
Nov. %. SUNFLowER.